Finance Executive

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Accounting

• Manage daily financial transactions, including vouchers, payments, and journal entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of expenses, revenues, and cost allocations in line with accounting standards.
• Maintain site-level general ledger and reconcile accounts periodically.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Assist in preparing annual site budgets and forecasts in coordination with the Site Finance Manager.
• Monitor actual spending against budgets, analyze variances, and report findings.
• Implement cost control measures to improve site financial efficiency.
• Track production costs, overheads, and operational expenses for accuracy and accountability.

Inventory & Fixed Assets

• Monitor and reconcile stock movements (seeds, raw materials, etc).
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and ensure accuracy with ERP records.
• Maintain fixed asset register and support capitalization or disposal processes.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to company financial policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing required documentation.
• Comply with statutory requirements such as taxation, invoicing, and withholding obligations.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare site-level financial reports and dashboards for management review.
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making for operations, procurement, and production teams.
• Highlight financial risks and opportunities to the Site Finance Manager proactively.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field. (Partly qualified ACCA/ACMA/CA inter or MBA Finance preferred.)
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in agriculture, manufacturing, or FMCG environments.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines